MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KGNS

Gray Media; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media's KGNS-TV in Texas is seeking a dynamic multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate will write, edit, and shoot engaging, informative news content, with solid storytelling skills and the ability to turn content in on deadline under pressure.

You will immerse yourself in the community, enterprise local hard-news stories, and maintain accuracy and strong grammar. Proficiency with newsroom software and video/audio editing is required.

Qualifications

• A college degree in journalism or a related field is required.
• Must be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!
• Must be able to edit video and audio and use newsroom software.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and shoot engaging news content for on-air and digital.
• Turn content in on deadline under pressure.
• Enterprise local hard-news stories; immerse yourself in the community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver accurate and compelling reports.

Skills

Storytelling

News writing

Video editing

Deadline-driven

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Newsroom software

Microsoft Office

Video editing software

Job description

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first‑ and/or second‑highest‑rated television station in average all‑day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary/Description

KGNS+ is looking for a dynamic multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. We are seeking qualified candidates who have a passion for storytelling and news gathering. The perfect individual will be able to write, edit, and shoot engaging, informative, and compelling news content. We are looking for a storyteller with solid writing skills and the ability to turn content in on deadline under pressure. We want to hire a reporter who is ready to immerse themselves in the community, find the stories that genuinely impact the people who live here, and bring solid enterprise coverage to the table every day.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A college degree in journalism or a related field is required
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Initiative and attention to detail are required
• Be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!
• Must be able to work well under sometimes intense pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co‑workers, supervisors, and viewers
• Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required
• Ability to enterprise local hard‑news stories is required
• Computer knowledge, including newsroom software, Microsoft applications, and Internet use
• Must be able to edit video and audio

EEO and Workplace Policy

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

KGNS-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.